After a careful selection, a thorough washing, and a steam cooking process, the mussels are canned by hand one by one. Whole, solid, and firm in texture, theses mussels possess lean meat and a unique aftertaste in their marinade, making them the most prized by connoisseurs. ﻿

The world's most appetizing mussels grown in the Rias Baixas in Galicia, known for the extraordinary quality of its seafood. In the world of canned food, the mussel has a reputation as the poor relative of other distinguished seafood. This is incorrect as canned mussels provide higher nutritional value than other species of mollusks without saturating their great taste. Moreoever, they have the ability to change the face of any dish simply by adding them on the side. Coming from the Rías Gallegas, the quality is even more superior.﻿

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Rich in proteins and minerals like iron, zinc, potassium and phosphorus, these are a real nutritious luxury; an authentic and succulent marine product.﻿﻿

The mussel has a delicious meat. It is nutritious and, contrary to popular belief, very easy to digest. It contains very little carbohydrates and hardly any fat. Mussels are very rich in vitamins A, B, D, E and B3 which are essential to a balanced diet. A dozen mussels have no more than 70-90 calories.

Ideal to eat straight from the can as an appetizer, because of its tasty flavor and delicate texture. Ideal supplement for salads and pasta, fish and rice dishes.

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Conservas Cambados is located in the Ria de Arousa, famed for the size and abundance of its sealife. This lake favors the cultivation of bivalves such as clam and cockles or shellfish such as mussels which are grown in floating nurseries called "rafts". The careful selection of the best raw materials from the Galician Rias and the traditional process of preparation makes this artisan product very notable in its quality.﻿﻿

Marinated MusselsPrepared with canned mussels, this tapa is one of those typical dishes that can be found in the majority of Spanish bars. Read on to learn how to recreate a homemade version of this popular tapa.

Grilled Calamari with Garlic and ParsleyThis dish presents us with the simplicity so characteristic of the Spanish kitchen: a lively fire, a bit of olive oil, and a couple fresh ingredients. It's typically prepared using a flatiron grill, as grilling is one of the most popular methods in our country. Every home may not have one of these, but this delicious seafood can also be prepared using a good frying pan.

Fresh Seafood or Canned?José Andrés is probably one of Spain's greatest culinary ambassadors. This great cook attests that there isn't anything he likes more than some freshly grilled seafood, but that's not the only way to eat it: according to him, you can actually enjoy some of the best seafood in the world just by opening a can.

Clam Salad with Tomato VinaigretteIn the coastal town of Roses in Girona near Cadaqués, where the great Salvador Dali lived, created, and died, the seawater is cleaner and the coast was covered for a time with small shellfish called rock mussels. These mussels, which are now relatively scarce, are salty, juicy, and very delicious.